The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

This country house was previously owned by Halle Berry and sits on a private lake north of Montreal. The kitchen was dated and a part of a large two storey extension which included a master bedroom and ensuite, two guest bedrooms, office, and gym. The goal for the kitchen was to create a dramatic and urban space in a rural setting. Photo : Drew Hadley

Hand hewn wood beams throughout the house provide the classical Spanish motif and structural integrity of this Spanish Hacienda in Corona del Mar, California

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a transitional open concept carpeted living room remodel in Boston with a standard fireplace

This massive guest suite is everything a long-term guest could want including a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and family room. Your guests would feel at home and everyone has their space for privacy. See the model home with this layout http://arhomes.us/modenamodel1270

John Martinelli
Beach style pool photo in New York with decking

The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty
Huge elegant beige three-story wood house exterior photo in Portland Maine with a hip roof and a shingle roof

C. Serra
1960s l-shaped kitchen photo in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Portland with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

The new floor plan design for this elegant home made more effective use of the space, accommodating multiple needs into the kitchen. The new layout created an open galley kitchen with a 13 1/2′ Island with seating at each end, a cool-grey custom banquette. Durable Mitered Honed Quartz countertops were selected to contrast the Walnut 2 1/4″ thick wood Counters, and a custom hood crowns the Wolf range. A SubZero refrigerator and wine cooler along with dual Miele dishwashers and speed oven complete the kitchen.

Photo: Jessica Cain © 2018 Houzz
Example of a huge transitional open concept living room design in Kansas City with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Kids' bedroom - bedroom country gray floor kids' bedroom idea in Dallas with white walls

This master bath in a condo high rise was completely remodeled and transformed. Careful attention was given to tile selection and placement. The medicine cabinet display was custom design for optimum function and integration to the overall space. Various lighting systems are utilized to provide proper lighting and drama. Mitchell Shenker, Photography

Old lawn was transformed into a drought-resistant garden offering ever-changing colors and textures. Turf removal rebate from the local water agency helped offset the cost. A new stucco wall with iron gates were built to create an enclosed porch/courtyard to give homeowners a much-needed buffer between their home and the hustle and bustle of a big city . Recycled bricks grace the new wide walkway and enclosed porch. Photo: April Rocha Photography

Page Agency
Huge southwest galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and an island

Marisa Vitale Photography
Great room - mid-century modern medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room idea in Los Angeles with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace

This country house was previously owned by Halle Berry and sits on a private lake north of Montreal. The kitchen was dated and a part of a large two storey extension which included a master bedroom and ensuite, two guest bedrooms, office, and gym. The goal for the kitchen was to create a dramatic and urban space in a rural setting. Photo : Drew Hadley

Miller + Miller Real Estate | 9′ x 18′ Naperville Wine Cellar. Showcase your wine collection, store up to 800 favorite bottles on hand for parties and entertaining. Enjoy a wine cellar, theater/media room, bar, game room, poker room, 5th bed/office/exercise room totaling 2,147 square feet of finished basement. Impressive European-style brick wine cellar with capacity for > 800 bottles, slate floor, stucco walls. Old-world design with state-of-the-art technology including Euro-Cave chiller and remote control temperature option. Photographed by MILLER+MILLER Architectural Photography

The Downing barn home front exterior. Jason Bleecher Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage gray two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Burlington with a metal roof and a red roof